For an ice cream junkie like me, Gelatissimo is, and will always will be on top of my list. The…read moremoment you step into this bright and pleasant ice cream parlor, good vibes just start to pour in. Standing in front of their glass display case makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. Choosing from their wide array of flavor offerings is a pleasantly stressful task. It's as if I want to try everything in a single sitting. Whenever I feel down or or in dire need of unwinding. Sweets has always been by saving grace. Beautiful interiors partnered with delicious ice cream, if these don't wash away your negative energy, I don't know what will. Forget about your diet for a moment and just indulge.

Gelatissimo has always been considered as one of the best ice cream parlors around and I couldn't…read moreagree more. As a huge ice cream fan, I've been going to different parts of Manila to discover new places that could offer me the best-tasting gelato, and I must say Gelatissimo is simply the BEST. I remember I was in my freshman year of college when I first visited Gelatissimo in the East Wing of Shangri-La. My friend decided to treat me because it was my first time there. The whole place reminded me of the world of Strawberry Shortcake, where everything looks good enough to eat. I decided to have their medio gelato, which had two scoops. For my first scoop, I chose the classic Chocolate-flavored gelato and for the second one, I decided to have a single scoop of Vanilla. It had the right consistency and thickness and the taste was simply divine. They also have gluten free and dairy free products for people who have dietary requirements and those who are just body conscious.

Oh my God this gelato was literally LIFECHANGING. Tried it for the first time at SM Aura, ordered…read morethe Ube Velvet and Mango Ube Symphony with a fudge brownie. I did not know my mind would be so blown. First of all, the Mango Ube Symphony is award-winning (according to their menu). I am an ube monster so I ordered the Ube Velvet just because. The fudge brownie also because, hey, I was on vacation. All 3 things that I ordered were de.li.cious. Mango Ube Symphony was a sweet twist of mango with a hint of ube. The Ube Symphony was creamy with actual chunks of ube. The brownie tasted like a more solid brownie batter, if you're into that. I kid you not when I say lifechanging. I braved the traffic to make a second trip to SM Aura before I left the city. PLEASE PLEASE BRING THIS TO THE STATES, SPECIFICALLY SAN FRANCISCO. THANK YOU!

Seriously, this is probably the best Gelato I've had in Manila. I love ice cream, I mean come on…read morewho doesn't? I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream! Bono has seasonal flavors as well, I so miss the cookie monster gelato! Every time I come to the metro I check in to see if the cookie monster has made its way back around the seasons. Their staple varieties are very very good as well, I just fell in love with cookie monster, whether it was the nostalgic name bringing back memories of Sesame Street, or the blue color gelato, it was certainly all good! Their chocolate milo was delicious as well as their California strawberry, honestly it's all good, the mango ube is always a nice treat. Give this place a try, you will be glad you did!

Anybody else hating on the sun these days, or is it just me? I can feel the moisture leaving my…read moreskin whenever I walk outside, and the AC seems to be having a hard time keeping the heat at bay inside. It's intense. Which is why the last time my boyfriend and I were at Robinson's Place Manila, we just had to find a new (and cheap!) way to cool off. Enter the Ice Master. This little stand-alone kiosk with fold-up chairs and tiny tables near the mall's cinemas was a godsend. We got shaved ice (or snow ice, as they insisted it was called, despite the obvious redundancy) with fresh kiwi, mangoes, strawberries, and sorbet, all for the measly sum of Php120.xx. We ooh-ed and aah-ed all our way through the tasty dessert, and we felt so cool, refreshed, and sugar-high after. It was intense. And the best part? They have WiFi!

I discovered Ice Master in Robinsons Place Manila one scorching summer day. It has an enticing…read moreappeal just like other global coffee shop brands. I instantly liked the enclosed space for customers because the location was cooler that other areas in the mall. I also delighted in the fact that there were only a few people venturing at the fourth level of the Midtown Wing at Rob's Place. Ice Master serves food like pizza and pasta, but my wife and I just had lunch so we decided to just try their cold drinks. My wife who likes milk teas immediately ordered French Vanilla Milk Tea. For my part, I asked the cashier about their specialty beverages. She told me that they have iced teas to crave for, so I ordered Mango Iced Tea with fresh mango cubes. The milk tea was not something I would go out of my way to visit Ice Master for. It was the usual kind anyone can have in any milk tea shop. Nothing was spectacular about it. However, the cashier was right when she said that Iced Teas are their specialty. The Mango Iced Tea I ordered was both refreshing and delicious. It did not taste like the usual mango nectar or syrup. The tender mango bits made the drink more interesting and unique.

I did mention in my other reviews that I am such a die-hard gelato fan and of course, ice cream…read morewouldn't be so far off, and so my sister and I gave this Kool Kids Ice Cream a try! The store was just really simple. No seats and just a counter with all the equipment to make the ice cream. I honestly did not expect it to be that way, it was my first time to actually try liquid nitrogen ice cream! It was so interesting! We ordered our choice of flavor and we saw the man at the counter make the ice cream for us! Everything was really interesting to watch because we saw how the liquid form of ice cream was solidified as liquid nitrogen was added! It was really so amazing! Although we did not get our dessert right away and had to wait a bit of a longer time, it was still worth the wait because seeing the man make our ice cream was part of the experience already! In terms of taste, it was actually not half bad!

I'll be honest and say that Kool Kids was the first time that I ever tried liquid nitrogen ice…read morecream! I've been meaning to try other places, I just never got around to it. But I was happy that this place opened up in Megamall because that meant easier access for me! Though my first impression of the name was that it literally felt like it was just for kids, or the "kool" kids. I may not have been impressed by the name but the ice cream did impress me. It's a bit more expensive just because it uses liquid nitrogen, but it's all in good fun. What liquid nitrogen ice cream gives is that it gives the ice cream a smoother, creamier texture. Some people love it, others don't really see the big deal. I'm in the middle. The fact that it's liquid nitrogen makes it super exciting for me and what's more is that their flavors excite me too! I truly recomment the Hangover Krew with the milk, cereal, and whiskey plus Nana & Ella with banana, nutella, and cinnamon! They taste absouletly fantastic, actually making you feel like a little kid again (though maybe not a cool kid).

After a BIG heavy meal, I always have to have dessert just to end the meal right. My favorite…read more"meal-ender" is ice cream! I remember a time when the only ice cream you can get was from the grocery store (either Magnolia or Selecta). The flavors were the usual vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Nothing crazy, wild, or mind-blowing. That all changed about 3 years ago when "artisanal" ice cream kiosks started popping up in Manila! The very first time I tried Merry Moo was at a night market. The flavor they recommended at the time was their Sea Salt Caramel (their best-seller, not my thing because it is waaay to salty for me.). But, my eyes were transfixed on one flavor: Strawberry Basil. So, they let me try a spoonful and... WHUT?! I remember tasting the tart strawberry first thinking, "hrmmm, maybe the flecks of basil are just for decor..." when BOOM! The basil flavor just came out of nowhere! The flavor combination was amazing! Not sure how to fully describe it but, the basil brought out the sweetness of the strawberries. Sooo good! :) Now, if it's your first time at Merry Moo, the flavors I recommend are the Strawberry Basil, Earl Grey, Honeycomb and the Horlicks! :D

Merry Moo is another one of the premiere artisan ice cream brands that rose in Manila in recent…read moreyears and at lightning speed, made its name known in the minds of dessert connoisseurs around the city. And fittingly so at that. It first came to my attention after a friend sent me a message 100 percent raving about it, knowing just how much of an ice cream aficionado/dessert I am. So one Saturday afternoon, we visited The Podium's weekend food fair, which Merry Moo just happened to be a part of. Oh my goodness. It was absolute love at first taste. You can really tell the difference between the ice cream that's available at McDonald's, a convenience store, or a grocery store and high-quality, premium ice cream that uses only the freshest dairy products and the finest ingredients available. That's what Merry Moo is. Try the Milo, Pop Rocks and Mallows, and Sea Salt Caramel flavors. Those are my favorites.

AMBIENCE They're located near the bridge or walkway going to…read moreDela Rosa, The Landmark and Greenbelt 3. For a gelato shop, I'd say they have plenty of seats. I still love experiencing new flavors by going for the free tastes. FOOD Since I don't get to have pecans that often, I decided to try the Burnt Caramel & Pecan. It was sweet and the pecan reminded me of Halloween pecan and/or pumpkin pies. I miss those! This was good and I might consider it again, but the challenge is not getting my other favorites especially pistachio. SERVICE It was all straightforward.

Had to come back for the. BEST Mango Gelato !…read more Greenbelt Mall across Landmark. And close to Shangri La Hotel And strangely a Krispy Kreme

I have fond memories of Dairy Queen when I was a child. I remember the first time I tasted ice…read morecream cake and it was heaven! I also remember my uncle bringing me to a standalone Dairy Queen outlet in Makati after dinner and letting me eat my Dilly Bar inside his car. But he was strict, so I'd always try to finish the ice cream before it starts to melt. And then, I'd have a brain freeze. Now there are probably dozens of Dairy Queen shops all over the country. But knowing that there's one just a walk away from my place makes me giddy like a child. Ever since I learned that my favorite ice cream shop has an outlet in Alphaland Makati Place, I try to visit it at least once a week. Although my all-time favorite is the Dilly Bar, I sometimes try their Blizzard, often ordering their specialty -- the Speculoos. They also have other ice cream treats, such as the sundae cone and the Moolatte.

Great to come here for desserts with friends which was what we did after having ramen meal. We…read moreordered drinks and ice cream and it was great that you can order stuffs from wholesome table as well to consume at Farmacy. Friendly service. Great desserts esp the mango crepe which looked like a souffle. Waited for more than 20 mins for this because it's made as you order it. Worth the wait.

4.5 stars because it's a bit expensive for a regular visit. Probably not my go to ice cream parlor,…read morebut I'll surely go here to have a good catch up with family and friends I haven't seen in a long time. The ambience is awesome like a real pharmacy with their interiors ;) the seats inside are limited to a few people with a bar-like counter, but for groups there are outside seats. I tried their ice cream sandwich and it was the bomb o: too thick for me to eat so it might be difficult to bite burger-style. I love how creamy the ice cream is, and I can tell the cookies were freshly baked because it's still crunchy on the outside yet gooey on the inside. Highly recommend to try out their sundaes! You can also replace some ice cream flavors from their sets if you like a different combination.